KBS
Bo
Sierra Leone
10,947 km
6,802 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
10,947 km
6,802 mi / 5,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KBS SAN
Airport Name Bo Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code KBS SAN
ICAO Code GFBO KSAN
City Bo San Diego
Country Sierra Leone United States
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 328 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 7.940000, -11.760000 32.730000, -117.190000

Bo (KBS) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bo Airport (KBS) in Bo, Sierra Leone to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 10,947 kilometers (6,802 miles / 5,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Sierra Leone with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:51 in Bo, it's 10:51 in San Diego. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Bo (KBS) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bo Airport (KBS) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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